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Aciculite

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Formula:
CaFe
 
2
O
 
4
System:OrthorhombicColour:Black, brownish red
Name:Named for the hair-like appearance.


A substance of anthropogenic origin (burning coal mine dump). Current IMA regulations do not allow such substances to be approved as valid mineral species.

Classification of Aciculite

IMA status:Published without Approval
Explanation of status:Anthropogenic origin.
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Physical Properties of Aciculite

Colour:Black, brownish red

Crystallography of Aciculite

Crystal System:Orthorhombic

Chemical Properties of Aciculite

Formula:
CaFe
 
2
O
 
4
Essential elements:Ca, Fe, O
All elements listed in formula:Ca, Fe, O

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Aciculite

Reference List:

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Cesnokov, B., Kotrly, M. and Nisanbajev, T. (1998): Brennende Abraumhalden und Aufschlüsse im Tscheljabinsker Kohlenbecken - eine reiche Mineralienküche. Mineralien-Welt, 9 (3), 54-63 (in German).

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    Russia
     
    • Urals Region
      • Southern Urals
        • Chelyabinsk Oblast'
          • Chelyabinsk coal basin
    Cesnokov, B., M. Kotrly, and T. Nisanbajev (1998): Brennende Abraumhalden und Aufschlüsse im Tscheljabinsker Kohlenbecken - eine reiche Mineralienküche. Mineralien-Welt, 9 (3), 54-63 (in German).
              • Coal mine No. 45
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    Cesnokov, B., M. Kotrly, and T. Nisanbajev (1998): Brennende Abraumhalden und Aufschlüsse im Tscheljabinsker Kohlenbecken - eine reiche Mineralienküche. Mineralien-Welt, 9 (3), 54-63 (in German).
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